Troy-Bilt 30248 Owner's Manual page 3

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT
operate generator inside any, buJldJng or enclosure
(even if doors or windows are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
WARNING
When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric
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Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in waten while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
WARNING
When starting engine, puII cord slowty until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on,
WARNING
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fiJel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NC)T overfill tank.AIIow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NC)T light a cigarette or smoke.
_fHEN STARTING EQUIPHENT
i nsure spark phJg, muffler; fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
WHEN OPERATHNG EQUIPNENT
Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fiJel to
spill
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
VHEN TRANSPORTING
OR REPAIRING
EQUIPNENT
iN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other" appliances that have pilot light or other"
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.
Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious iniury and/or
property damage.
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